Queensway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2NN is located in the Balderstone & Kirkholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2NJ, OL11 2NL, OL11 2NH, OL11 2NP, OL11 2NF, OL11 2NG, OL11 2NQ, OL11 2NB, OL11 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 2NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 48.2% | 8.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 60% | 51.8% | -8.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 39.5% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 45.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 7.3% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL11 2NN this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 33.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 26.3% | 19.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 21.1% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.4% | 54.2% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 67.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 67.2% | -21.3% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 66.8% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21.8% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-09-02 | £151,387 |
| 233 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-03-17 | £213,158 |
| 231 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-10-23 | £158,549 |
| 229 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-08-11 | £206,570 |
| 237 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2001-12-07 | £292,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut (Uk) Ltd, Sandbrook Way | 427 yd | |
| Copper Pot Ltd | Copper Pot, Sandbrook Way | 427 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Fitness First Plc, Sandbrook Way | 427 yd | |
| Tenpin Rochdale | Unit 3, Sandbrook Way | 427 yd | |
| Co Co Grill House | Dicken Green Hotel, Queensway | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Sandbrook Park | 244 yd | |
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 461 yd | |
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 778 yd | |
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 1,040 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 120 yd |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Polish Catholic Centre MANCHESTER ROAD | 940 yd | |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.